Replace: April 19, 2024 (03:48 PM ET): We now have up to date our Google Pixel 9 rumor hub with the primary real-life photographs of what we predict is the Pixel 9 Professional.
The Google Pixel 8 obtained right here final October, however we’re already listening to rumors about what’s subsequent from Google in 2024. Let’s bounce proper in and focus on every thing we all know in regards to the rumored Google Pixel 9 sequence!
Google Pixel 9: At a look
- When may it come out? The Pixel 9 sequence is anticipated to reach in October of 2024.
- What new options may it have? It is too quickly to say for certain, however you’ll be able to seemingly count on 4 telephones for the primary time, together with the anticipated processor, spec, and digital camera upgrades.
- How a lot may it value? The Pixel 9 and 9 Professional are anticipated to value round $799 and $999, respectively. The smaller Professional variant will seemingly slot in between these two worth factors, though Google elevating the costs of all three gadgets is not out of the query, both. In the meantime, the Pixel 9 Professional Fold will seemingly value about the identical as the unique Pixel Fold, which launched at $1,799.
Will there be a Google Pixel 9?
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The Google Pixel sequence is presently in its eighth era, and Google’s dedication to its smartphone lineup is clear. There’s no indication that this may change within the close to future. Moreover, we’ve already heard lots in regards to the Pixel 9, additional solidifying this dedication.
Way back to December 2022, Android Authority completely reported a leaked roadmap, suggesting the discharge of three fashions in 2024. Alongside the anticipated Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Professional, the roadmap indicated the existence of a second, smaller Professional mannequin. This selection caters to people preferring a smaller show whereas nonetheless needing the identical Professional-level specs.
Since then, we’ve seen leaked renders, details about the upgraded processor, and different tidbits of information that corroborate our earlier leak. All this mixed makes us very sure {that a} Pixel 9 launch is coming in 2024.
What’s the almost definitely Google Pixel 9 launch date?
- Google Pixel 8 — October 4, 2023
- Google Pixel 7 — October 6, 2022
- Google Pixel 6 — October 19, 2021
- Google Pixel 5 — September 30, 2020
The Google Pixel line has nearly at all times arrived in October, seemingly timed to observe up the most recent iPhone launch, which normally occurs in September. The one exception to this was the Pixel 5 launching in late September, however that seemingly needed to do with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s clear that October is Google’s most well-liked month for a brand new Pixel launch.
Traditionally, the launch occurs early within the month, with a launch to markets every week or so later. Following this sample, we count on an early October 2024 launch occasion for the Pixel 9 sequence, with pre-orders beginning that very same day and shipments coming shortly thereafter.
What number of Pixel 9 telephones will there be?
As we talked about earlier, we leaked the Pixel roadmap in late 2022. In that leak, we posited that there can be three Pixel 9 telephones, which might be an enormous shake-up for the sequence. Though Google has had a number of completely different methods for Pixels through the years, it has by no means launched three telephones in a single mainline household.
We had been trepidatious once we discovered that data because it was so early on. Nevertheless, now we’re very assured that, for the primary time, there could possibly be greater than two Pixel telephones for the ninth iteration within the sequence. This might embody a vanilla Pixel 9, a Pixel 9 Professional, and a Pixel 9 Professional XL. There may be additionally proof to recommend the follow-up to the Pixel Fold could possibly be the Pixel 9 Professional Fold — giving the Pixel 9 sequence a whopping 4 telephones.
We’re assured that Google may launch three slate telephones within the Pixel 9 sequence, a primary for the road.
In case you keep in mind, the final time Google launched an “XL” cellphone was in 2019 with the Pixel 4 XL. It deserted launching a big cellphone altogether with the singular Pixel 5 after which launched “Professional” fashions with the Pixel 6 sequence. The Pixel 9 Professional XL, due to this fact, is a mix of previous and current methods.
In case you’re questioning why Google would push three slate telephones like this, there’s a one-word reply: iPhones. The iPhone sequence has a small vanilla mannequin (i.e., iPhone 15), a extra highly effective variant of that with the identical or comparable dimensions (i.e., iPhone 15 Professional), after which a bigger model of that extra highly effective machine (i.e., iPhone 15 Professional Max). Google is just emulating this technique, which, fairly clearly, has labored out very nicely for Apple.
Nevertheless, Apple doesn’t have a foldable cellphone but, so Google’s technique could possibly be fairly completely different if latest leaks are to be believed.On April 15, 2024, we acquired phrase that what was often known as the Pixel Fold 2 could have been rebranded to the “Pixel 9 Professional Fold.” Codenamed “comet,” the moniker Pixel 9 Professional Fold isn’t remaining, however our sources say it’s the title Google is presently utilizing for it in the meanwhile.
Let’s get into the leaked designs of the telephones so we will let you know extra about what to anticipate!
What’s going to the Pixel 9 appear like?
The primary design leak for the Pixel sequence was the Pixel 9 Professional XL, which got here by way of dependable leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer, aka “OnLeaks.” On the time, although, Steve stated it was the Pixel 9 Professional. Regardless, this would be the largest mannequin within the household. With reported dimensions of 162.7 x 76.6 x 8.5mm, it’s about the identical measurement because the Google Pixel 8 Professional. Try the renders under:
The pictures present a cellphone that appears fairly completely different from earlier variations. Firstly, it has a completely flat look, just like the Galaxy S24 Extremely. The digital camera bar on the again can also be altering and appears extra compact than earlier than.
The first digital camera sensor additionally seems to be a lot greater. The publication that leaked the renders famous that this might imply it’s a variable aperture lens. Nevertheless, there’s no concrete data to share in regards to the cellphone’s cameras simply but. Do word that it appears to be like just like the temperature sensor, first launched with the Pixel 8 Professional, may make a return.
Solely a day after the alleged Pixel 9 Professional XL leaked, Hemmerstoffer launched renders for what’s going to seemingly be the Pixel 9 Professional (however, on the time, Hemmerstoffer claimed it because the common Pixel 9). The renders present a smaller machine with a triple digital camera setup, lining up with our 2022 leak. It additionally seems to have a telephoto lens and probably a thermometer just like the Professional. General, it appears to be like similar to the Pixel 9 Professional XL, simply smaller:
In line with Hemmerstoffer, the Pixel 9 Professional’s dimensions are 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm, and it has a 6.1-inch flat show. This could make the Pixel 9 Professional greater than the Google Pixel 8 however not almost as large because the Pixel 8 Professional.
Later, on April 19, we noticed the primary alleged real-life photographs of the Pixel 9 Professional:
These photographs strongly align with the leaked renders, so there’s a very good likelihood they’re legit. Nevertheless, given how early this cellphone leaked — very early, even for Google’s requirements — we’re approaching them with some skepticism. Nonetheless, if these don’t present an actual Pixel 9 Professional, they’re very seemingly a very good illustration of what to anticipate.
In late March, we noticed renders for the third mannequin, prone to launch as the usual Google Pixel 9. Try renders for that right here:
The cellphone additionally measures 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm, giving it about the identical dimensions because the Pixel 9 Professional. Curiously, Hemmerstoffer claims the show is simply 6.03 inches, that means it’ll have a smaller show than the Pixel 9 Professional however in a similar-sized physique. In different phrases, count on thicker bezels on the usual mannequin.
You too can see that this handset has two rear cameras as a substitute of three. This strains up with the iPhone technique. We count on the 2 lenses to be a main and an ultrawide, just like what Google has accomplished with each normal Pixel because the Pixel 6 sequence.
Lastly, we have to discuss in regards to the Pixel 9 Professional Fold, the alleged title of the anticipated follow-up to the Pixel Fold. If Google goes with this title, then the brand new foldable cellphone would formally be part of the Pixel 9 lineup. Listed here are leaked renders of that:
What specs and options may the Google Pixel 9 have?
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It wouldn’t be a brand new Pixel launch with out a slate of {hardware} upgrades. We count on Google to have some model new updates for the Pixel 9 sequence, and that is what we all know to this point.
Tensor G4
As normal, the 2024 Pixels ought to see the debut of the 2024 Google chipset, tentatively often known as Tensor G4. Our sources inform us that Tensor G4 will proceed Google’s custom of using Samsung Exynos chips as the premise for its design. This is likely to be a bit disappointing to some. In spite of everything, rumors prompt that Google would ultimately create its personal Tensor SoC (codenamed “redondo”) solely from scratch and based mostly on a TSMC processor node.
In line with The Info, Google had initially deliberate to launch that customized chip in time for the Pixel 9, but it surely missed inner deadlines. Consequently, it’s now too late to incorporate it within the Pixel 9. Google will proceed growing the customized chip for testing functions. You too can count on a successor based mostly on this early work to debut with the Pixel 10 sequence as Tensor G5 in 2025 (until, in fact, Google faces extra delays).
The Tensor G3 wasn’t a large leap ahead, and it looks like the Pixel 9’s Tensor G4 will not be a giant improve, both.
Regardless, Tensor G4 will now be based mostly on a chip codenamed “zuma professional.” For individuals who might not be conscious, Google refers back to the Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 as “zuma.” It doesn’t take Batman to infer that Tensor G4 may simply be a barely higher Tensor G3. Whereas the Tensor G4 is prone to introduce some helpful enhancements and options, it’s unlucky that Google couldn’t present its absolutely customized chip as initially supposed.
Our sources declare that Tensor G4 may also introduce a brand new modem — the Samsung Modem 5400. This modem is anticipated to be sooner and extra energy environment friendly than the Exynos Modem 5300 that seems within the Pixel 8. It’s stated the software program stack has been up to date to enhance stability in addition to present help for 3GPP Rel. 17 — which helps 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN), or satellite-based communication in different phrases. This received’t be unique to the higher-end mannequin, both, because it’s believed it’ll come to all gadgets with Tensor G4.
Cameras
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 had similar digital camera {hardware}. The one actual distinction was the digital camera’s software program enhancements. The identical pattern continued with the Pixel 6 Professional and Pixel 7 Professional, sharing the same digital camera setup however with just a few enhancements for the Pixel 7 Professional, akin to a 126-degree ultrawide digital camera with macro focus, 5x optical zoom, and 30x Tremendous Res Zoom. Given this sample, it’s extremely seemingly that the bottom Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 may also share the identical digital camera configurations.
We have seen little or no in the way in which of Pixel 9 digital camera leaks for now.
The Pixel 8 sequence made the swap to the Samsung Isocell GN2, a 50MP shooter with a number of enhancements, together with 35% extra mild processing, the potential for 8K/30fps video seize, and staggered HDR. It’s very seemingly the Pixel 9 sequence will retain this important digital camera. It’s much less clear if the growing older ultrawide lens may also see an improve on the bottom Pixel 9. The digital camera methods of the Pixel 9 Professional, Professional XL, and Professional Fold, although, are even more durable to foretell. Google usually makes at the least just a few modifications to its Professional lineup yearly, so odds are we’ll see enchancment to both the ultrawide lens, telephoto lens, or each. However, even then, there’s no telling if there shall be distinct variations between the methods on these three telephones or if Google will make all of them the identical. Google has by no means launched this many Pixels earlier than, so now we have no historic proof to make use of for hypotheses.
Lastly, it wouldn’t be stunning if Google determined to improve the selfie digital camera {hardware} throughout all Pixel 9 fashions. It’s because the Pixel 8 household stored the identical Samsung 3J1 (11 MP) sensor because the Pixel 7 household, which means that it’s time for an improve in 2024.
Different Pixel 9 sequence specs
We now have few particulars on specs and different internals. We did see within the leaked Pixel 9 Professional photographs talked about earlier that it has 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM from Micron and 128GB of inner storage from Samsung. Whereas this won’t be the entry-tier mannequin, it does at the least recommend we may see 16GB of RAM — probably the most we’ve ever seen in a Pixel cellphone. Do word that it’s extremely unlikely the vanilla Pixel 9 would see this a lot RAM.
Elsewhere, the Wi-fi Energy Consortium (WPC) has introduced that the Qi2 wi-fi charging normal has accomplished certification testing, and there’s a robust likelihood the Pixel 9 sequence would help it. That’s as a result of a senior Google {Hardware} engineer is a board member of WPC and is “presently main the investigation and design of next-generation wi-fi charging platforms for future Pixel merchandise.”
In the meantime, a report by Android professional Mishaal Rahman on March 11 means that an Adaptive Contact function may come to the Pixel 9 line. This function could possibly be just like OnePlus and OPPO’s personal operate, which delivers extra correct and dependable contact enter with moist fingers.
The Pixel 9 sequence is also one of many first few telephones to correctly help Android 15‘s Powered Off Finder API. This API will permit appropriate gadgets to be location-tracked even when they’re switched off by letting them use Google Play Companies to proceed sending Bluetooth indicators to broadcast their location to different close by gadgets on Android’s upgraded Discover My System community. To allow this function, it’s truthful to presume that the Pixel 9 sequence will include the {hardware} help wanted to maintain the Bluetooth chip enabled even after the cellphone is switched off.
Along with the modem, Google has been engaged on integrating help for satellite-based messaging in Android 15, generally known as non-terrestrial networks (NTNs). Together with NTN help from the brand new modem, the Pixel 9 sequence would be the first to help Android’s native satellite tv for pc implementation. At first, satellite tv for pc communication shall be text-based and supplied by T-Cell (inbuilt collaboration with SpaceX). Nevertheless, different suppliers could be a part of someday sooner or later.
Moreover, a particular Satellite tv for pc Gateway app will permit for straightforward communications with emergency companies by way of a function known as Emergency SOS. This app will ask just a few primary inquiries to slender down the scenario, and also you’ll be given a option to notify your emergency contacts. A few of these questions embody:
Questions |
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What occurred? |
[Are you/Are they/Is everyone] respiration? |
In whole, how many individuals are [missing/trapped]? |
What finest describes your scenario? |
What’s on hearth? |
Are there weapons concerned? |
What sort of auto or vessel? |
Do any of those apply? |
As soon as the questions are answered, you’ll be capable of converse with emergency companies to get the allow you to want. As a result of nature of satellite tv for pc connectivity, cellular gadgets sometimes want exact alignment to attach. Google has designed animations to assist this course of, such because the one under:
The interface Android may use for this animation was found by X (previously Twitter) person Nail Sadykov. It seems this UI — which will be seen under — is a part of the Adaptive Connectivity Companies app, which is a Pixel-exclusive app.
Right here’s a primary have a look at the Android Satellite tv for pc Pointing UI
To attach by way of satellite tv for pc you might want to “transfer your cellphone to heart the satellite tv for pc within the circle”. This UI will be minimized right into a floating window which will be helpful to remain related when you texting with emergency companies pic.twitter.com/V0cKY8BJ5c
In case you’re utilizing the function, you may be prompted to maneuver your cellphone to “heart the satellite tv for pc within the circle.” This may coincide with you going through and pointing to the closest energetic satellite tv for pc you’ll be able to hook up with. As you try to get arrange, it’ll present a reminder that it’s essential to get a “clear view of the sky by avoiding buildings, bushes, and mountains,” for it to work appropriately.
This UI will also be minimized right into a floating window with the PiP button on the high left. You may see an instance within the picture under.
We’ll make sure to replace this information as extra leaks and rumors hit.
What may the Google Pixel 9 worth be?
- Pixel 8 and eight Professional — $699/$999
- Pixel 7 and seven Professional — $599/$899
- Pixel 7 and seven Professional — $599/$899
- Pixel 5 — $699
Google has established itself because the cheaper different to dear flagships from Samsung, Apple, and others. Sadly, as of late could also be coming to an finish following the worth will increase for the Pixel 8 sequence.
We are able to’t see Google jacking costs even greater than this a yr later. If it doesn’t, we’d count on the Pixel 9 to come back in at $699, the Pixel 9 Professional at $899, the Pixel 9 Professional XL at $999, and the Pixel 9 Professional Fold at $1,799. That’s simply hypothesis, but it surely appears fairly believable.
It’s not completely out of the query for Google to match iPhone pricing, although. If Google went that route, the Pixel 9 would value $799, the Pixel 9 Professional would value $999, and the Pixel 9 Professional XL would value $1,099 and even $1,199. We now have our fingers crossed that Google doesn’t do that, however given the corporate’s efforts to imitate the iPhone technique, it’s not unimaginable, both.
Must you await the Google Pixel 9?
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority
With the Pixel 9 nonetheless months away, the choice to attend for it relies on your present smartphone and preferences. In case you already personal a comparatively new cellphone, particularly one from the final two years, it would make sense to attend till October this yr. That is very true if you are interested in the potential for the smaller Pixel 9 Professional variant.
What you probably have an growing older handset that wants an improve ASAP? There’s actually no motive to attend. The bounce from the Pixel 8 ($699 at Amazon) to the Pixel 9 shall be comparatively minor, although the Pixel 8 Professional ($999 at Amazon) was a giant leap from earlier Professional Pixels.